Crawford

[holdUP]

Hey Justin,

Do you think Crawford can put up similar numbers for Chicago again next year?
Is there any reason you believe he may or may not suffer a sophomore slump?

I'm debating if he's a top 8 goalie for next year or not. If you feel strongly that he is, then I'll have full confidence in keeping him. If there's a cautionary flag, I may try to move him for a more proven guy, which could cost me.

As always, thanks a ton for your input.

Tim

[kenzle1r]

You guess is as good as mine but I'm also inclined to believe that he can - does that make him a top 8 G though? That I don't know...here's my top 10 list for next year if it helps you:

1. Luongo
2. Miller
3. Lundqvist
4. Bryzgalov (jut a personal fav)
5. Fleury (in a keeper)

After the top 5 it becomes cloudy but guys like Rinne, Howard, Hiller, Quick, Price, TT, and even Ward rank ahead of Crawford in my books. There may even be a few more, but all this to say that I don't think he's top 8 worthy for next year. There should be better and more reliable options.

[holdUP]

...but all this to say that I don't think he's top 8 worthy for next year. There should be better and more reliable options.

I know there are more reliable/proven guys out there, but I highly doubt that Crawford's trade value is high enough to get them unless I give up a lot more.

He's 2nd for GAA, 7th for SV%, currently 15th for wins but sporting a 0.639 winning percentage, which is higher than any other goalie that has more wins than him.

I guess I should say, do you think stats of 35 wins, 2.25 gaa, .920 sv% are likely for him next year?